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Patent CA-2361306-A1 (CA)
Title: Camera reference device and method of taking a photographic image using a camera reference device
Inventor: CORLEY FERRAND DAVID ERNEST
IPC: G03B41/00
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method to permit a photographer to take accurate portraiture pictures. There is provided a camera reference device for adjusting the settings on a camera comprising a reference member with qualitative indicia for determining picture sharpness and colour for adjusting the settings on the camera and which allows for the taking of a picture of the face and head of the subject within the same photographic image beside the reference member. Using the device, there is provided a method of taking a photographic image comprising: taking a picture of the subject in combination with an apparatus comprising a reference member with qualitative indicia for determining photographic image qualities for adjusting the settings on the camera and which allows for the taking of a picture of the face and head of the subject within the same photographic image beside the reference member.
Patent CA-2362619-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEDILION TOD
IPC: C12Q1/6837
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: A method for detecting multiple SNPs (singe nucleotide polymorphisms) in a population of target polynucleotides comprising combining target polynucleotides, capture polynucleotides and SNP probes wherein each target comprises a different capture region and a different SNP region, the capture  polynucleotides are immobilized and arrayed at corresponding discrete elemen ts on a substrate and each capture polynucleotide comprises a sequence which specifically hybridizes to a corresponding different capture region, each SN P probe comprises a sequence complementary to a corresponding different SNP region, and the target polynucleotides are immobilized by hybridizing to the  capture polynucleotides; and detecting the presence of each SNP probe on the  substrate wherein the presence of a given SNP probe at a given element indicates the presence of the corresponding SNP in the corresponding target polynucleotide.
Patent CA-2362844-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for delivering a high pressure gas from a cryogenic storage tank
Inventor: HARPER GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: F17C3/08
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: This invention relates to a cryogenic tank assembly that incorporates a vessel for storing a fluid at cryogenic temperature, a pump and an accumulator such that the accumulator is disposed within the cryogenic space defined by the vessel. The assembly then allows for a quantity of fluid to be received by the pump from the cryogenic space, pressurized to a desire pressure and delivered to an accumulator where it is held such that an excess amount of the pressurized fluid is available to meet needs of the end user that exceed that capacity of the pump to supply such pressurized fluid. A further embodiment of the invention includes a heater disposed downstream of the accumulator to warm the fluid to a gas for use by the end user. The heater may be housed within the cryogen space as well. A further embodiment of the invention allows for the accumulator to be housed within the tank assembly generally such that it may be housed in an insulating space frequently found in cryogenic tanks between an outer jacket and the vessel holding the cryogenic fluid. The invention also relates to a method for delivering a pressurized gas from a cryogenic fluid wherein a quantity of a fluid from within the vessel is pressurized, stored within an accumulator found in the cryogen space, heated, transforming it to a gas, and delivered the gas within a pre-determined pressure range and pre- determined temperature range.
Patent CA-2362848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEPPER RANDOLPH E F
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2000-03-02
Abstract: A work station computer system (54) and its associated method and program storage device (58) stores a novel software package known as "Variance Cube". The computer system is responsive to a plurality of seismic signals (42) propagating through a cubic volume of an earth formation (44) for generating a cube, representing the cubic volume of earth, where the cube includes a plurality of seismic data samples (42) and each seismic data sample has a corresponding variance value (60) assigned thereto. The computer system also generates time slice map (60) representing one or more slices through the cube, each map including a plurality of variance values representing geologic features, and each variance value defined as the degree to which an amplitude of each seismic data sample in the cube at a particular reflection time varies about an average amplitude.
Patent CA-2363232-A1 (CA)
Title: Use large composite fire-retardant blanket to extinguish fire, especially large and uncontrollable fire
Inventor: XIE ZHIHONG
IPC: A62C8/06
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: The tragic collapse of World Trade Center on Sept 11, 2001, revealed the incapability of human against large-scale fire. With the method of this patent, the scene of fire fighters holding nozzles jetting out fire extinguish liquid while the fire keeps on burning will disappear. By realizing that when materials burn they consume thousands or more times of air in volume, a new fire fighting method is proposed, which use a fire-retardant airtight blanket to block fresh air from refilling the combustion space so that oxygen in the combustion space will soon be depleted by combustion reaction and smoke squeezing effect. Details are also described on how to form a large-scale fire blanket by composing smaller blanket unit, on how to deploy the blanket over a fire site. This fire fighting method is especially suitable for large and uncontrollable fires, which could be house, building, boat, car, plant, forest fires etc.
Patent CA-2363830-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical coupling device with anisotropic light-guiding member
Inventor: UKECHI MITSUO
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: An optical coupling device in which there is interposed between plural optical elements, such as single-mode optical fibers or laser diodes, an anisotropic light guiding member formed by a periodic two- or three-dimensional arrangement of two or more kinds of dielectric materials of different dielectric constants to develop a photonic band gap to inhibit the propagation of light in directions except a particular one.
Patent CA-2364943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STREICHER CHRISTIAN
IPC: B01J31/40
Filed: 2001-12-17
Abstract: On décrit un procédé de régénération d'une solution catalytique rédox au moi ns en partie réduite, comprenant au moins un agent complexant d'un métal polyvalent assoc ié à la solution dans lequel on fait circuler dans une zone de régénération la solution en présence d'un gaz contenant de l'oxygène, dans des conditions de régénération appropriées et o n récupére un effluent de régénération au moins en partie oxydé. On mesure la concentratio n en oxygène dissous dans l'effluent de régénération et on ajuste les paramètres opératoires de façon à minimiser la dégradation de l'agent complexant et de façon à régénérer au moins en partie la solution catalytique. Application à un procédé de désulfuration d'une charge gazeuse contenant de l'hydrogène sulfuré par une solution catalytique rédox.
Patent CA-2366639-A1 (CA)
Title: Fiber optic cable outlet box
Inventor: HAGARTY ROBERT J
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A cable outlet box for in-wall installation is disclosed that is particularly well suited for optical fiber cable network applications. The outlet box is larger than conventional outlet boxes in the transverse direction, to allow optical fibers to be maintained with a bending radius that is greater than the optical fiber's minimum bending radius, the minimum radius beyond which damage to the optical fibers can result. The depth of the outlet box is selected to allow installation within walls without protruding from a wall. Cable retainers, about which an excess length of cable may be coiled, extend inwardly from the rear panel into the outlet box. An extension ring, similar to conventional extensions rings, but adapted to attach to the larger outlet box, extends through the wall panel thickness for receipt of fixtures such as fiber optic connector strips, low voltage copper communications strips, audio, video, security or other such cabling. The cable outlet box is also suited to mixed applications, allowing fiber optic cables and low voltage cables to share a single outlet box.
Patent CA-2366795-A1 (CA)
Title: In-tank mixing system and associated radial impeller
Inventor: REEDER MARK F
IPC: B01F25/60
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: Mixing systems including a radial impeller assembly positioned adjacent a flow opening of a tank are described.
Patent CA-2367753-A1 (CA)
Title: Casing conveyed perforating process and apparatus
Inventor: SNIDER PHILIP M
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: A process and apparatus for completing a subterranean well bore in at least one subterranean formation (6).      At least one perforating gun assembly (20) is positioned on the outside casing (12) in a subterranean well bore.   A suitable signal, such as a hydraulic, electric or wave signal, is transported to the perforating gun assembly so as to detonate one or more explosive charges (30) in the perforating gun assembly (20) which are aimed toward the casing (12). At least one wall in the casing (12) is perforated thereby establishing fluid communication through the wall of the casing (12). Usually, cement (17) surrounding the casing (12) and a subterranean formation (6) surrounding the casing (12) are also perforated to establish fluid communication between the formation and the interior of the casing (12). A logging tool may be positioned exterior to the casing (12). In one embodiment, multiple perforating gun assemblies (20) are located outside the casing (12) and juxtaposed to multiple subterranean formations (6) of interest.
Patent CA-2368078-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BACIC EUGEN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: A secure network includes a network server and a plurality of clients connected. A security server, typically physically separate from the network server, contains a database storing access rights for the network. A security agent at the network server controls access to the network server by communicating with the security server over the network in response to an access request from a client to determine access rights for the client.
Patent CA-2368172-A1 (CA)
Title: Zero clearance bracket and headrail
Inventor: FRACZEK RICHARD
IPC: A47H23/01
Filed: 2000-04-24
Abstract: An improved bracket and headrail assembly (30) is provided. The bracket (31) is secured to a structure, as a window or ceiling (60), and comprises a vertical back (33) and a forwardly extending horizontal top leg (32). The vertical member (33) has a first engagement member (34) for engaging and securing the headrail (40). The headrail (40) has a front vertical portion (41) that leads to a top end and a depending horizontal member (42) that is designed to underly the leg (32) of the bracket (31) when assembled. The horizontal member (42) has a second engagement member (43) that selectively engages the first engaging member (34) of the bracket. The headrail (40) also has a lifting mechanism (45) so that, as the two pieces (31 and 40) are assembled, the top of the vertical headrail portion is raised into a substantially flush relationship with the ceiling (60).
Patent CA-2370931-A1 (CA)
Title: Utility winch
Inventor: HODGE STEPHEN RAY
IPC: F16H1/46
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A utility winch having a single planet gear assembly that commonly engages adjacent ring gears, one ring gear fixed and the other rotatable. The planet gears of the planet assembly have inner and outer portions that rotate together and have different diameters and different numbers of teeth, one ring gear engaged with an inner portion and a second ring gear engaged with an outer portion of the planet gears. Said ring gears matched to the respective planet gear portions and having different numbers of teeth and different diameters as required to achieve involute engagement of the ring gears and planet gears whereby the rotatable gear is caused to rotate at a substantially reduced rate of rotation: Said rotatable ring gear is fixed 'to the winch reel for reduced rotation of the reel.
Patent CA-2371029-A1 (CA)
Title: Data storage and retrieval
Inventor: HARVEY IAN NIGEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of storing items of data in a memory device.  The memory device has an array of n storage locations, each identified by an address corresponding to a unique multi-bit index value.  The data items consist of a multi-bit identifier value and an information value. The method comprises generating a first index value corresponding to the address of a first storage location as a first function of the identifier value of an item of data and a first number from a predetermined sequence of numbers. If the first storage location is unoccupied, the item of data is stored therein. Alternatively, if the first storage location is already occupied, a second index value corresponding to the address of a further storage location is generated as a function of the identifier value and a second number from the predetermined sequence of numbers. If the further storage location is unoccupied, the item of data is stored therein. The invention also relates to a memory device for storing items of data.
Patent CA-2371821-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHINTANI YASUSHI
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: A human-origin G protein-coupled receptor protein, a peptide fragment or salts thereof; a nucleic acid encoding this receptor protein and its derivative; a nucleic acid having an antisense sequence to the base sequence encoding the above receptor protein and its derivative; a process for producing the above G  protein-coupled receptor protein; a method for determining a ligand to the above G protein-coupled receptor protein; a method/kit for screening a compound capable of altering the binding of the ligand to the above G protein-coupled receptor protein; a compound obtained by the screening or its salt;  and an antibody against the above G protein-coupled receptor protein, etc.
Patent CA-2376368-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for microporation of biological membranes using thin film tissue interface devices, and method therefor
Inventor: EPPSTEIN JONATHAN
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: The invention provides for improved devices and methods for forming openings in a biological membrane for delivering substances into an animal through the biological membrane for treatment applications, or extracting substances from the animal through the biological membrane for monitoring or other diagnosis applications and for increased transmembrane flux.
Patent CA-2379092-A1 (CA)
Title: Lost mould element for manufacturing reinforced concrete flat slabs
Inventor: FEBRA ANTONIO FRANCISCO
IPC: E04B5/32
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a lost mould element for manufacturing conventional reinforced concrete flat slabs, which is intended, when used together with others mould elements for creating voids and for allowing the moulding of beams, characterised in that the said mould element (6, 9, 26, 29) is made of recycled plastic material, having the shape of a hollow box, substantially of flat prismatic shape, preferably, rectangular or square, which is formed from to half boxes, an upper one (9, 29) and a lower one (6, 26), joined together removably, each mould element has sides or lateral walls with profiles which define together with others sides or lateral walls of the others mould elements, "I" profiled channels or "I" degenerated profiled channels for moulding beams, and between the sides or lateral walls are arranged steel rod attachment and distribution supports (5, 5a; 25, 25A) for securing the steel rods (4; 24), for reinforcement of said "I" or "I"  degenerated profiled beams (12; 32). The mould elements of the present invention can be used in building industry.
Patent CA-2379735-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable silicone oil emulsion composition, article of manufacture, and method of fabric wrinkle control
Inventor: TRINH TOAN
IPC: D06M23/06
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: Stable silicone emulsion compositions comprise silicone oil, surfactant system, buffering system, a carrier, and optional ingredients. The surfactan t system in such compositions can comprise nonionic silicone surfactant, conventional silicone surfactant, and ionic surfactant. The buffering system  can have a buffering capacity of at least about 0.01 to maintain the pH of t he composition to be at least about 6. The compositions can be used as a wrinkl e controlling composition, in which case the compositions are essentially free  of any material that would soil or stain fabric. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of wrinkle controlling compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling  composition, and (3) a set of instructions.
Patent CA-2383743-A1 (CA)
Title: Signalisation de detection de quorum chez des bacteries
Inventor: GREENBERG E PETER
IPC: C07K14/21
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés servant à identifier un modulateur de signalisation bactérienne désignée signalisation de détection de quorum, ainsi qu'à identifier un gène contrôlé de détection de quorum chez des bactéries. Elle concerne également des locus génétiques contrôlés de signalisation bactérienne ou de détection de quorum chez Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Elle concerne, de plus, de nouvelles souches et de nouveaux vecteurs d'indication servant à exécuter des opérations de génie génétique sur ces souches afin de les mettre en application dans le procédé décrit.
Patent CA-2384385-A1 (CA)
Title: Gaming apparatus and method with operator-configurable paytables
Inventor: LEMAY STEVEN G
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A gaming terminal and method are provided with which allow casino managers t o customize paytables.
Patent CA-2384601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LASKARIS EVANGELOS TRIFON
IPC: H02K9/193
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A cooling fluid coupling (126) is disclosed for providing cooling fluid to a rotor having a super-conducting winding of a synchronous machine and a source of cryogenic cooling fluid. The fluid coupling comprises an inlet cooling tube (156) and an outlet cooling tube (166) in the rotor and coaxial with an axis of the rotor. The inlet cooling tube has an input port coupled to receive inlet cooling fluid (157) from the source of cryogenic cooling fluid (190). The outlet cooling tube has an output port coupled to return cooling fluid (164) from the rotor to source. A stationary motion gap seal (162) separates the input port and output port of the coupling.
Patent CA-2385076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRANDRISS SERGIO
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A printing method comprising: providing a substrate having a surface coated wiht a coating comprising at least 25% silica; and printing on the coated surface with an ink comprising pigmented polymer particles and a carrier liquid.
Patent CA-2388428-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective herbicides on the basis of n-aryl-triazoline(thi)ones
Inventor: FEUCHT DIETER
IPC: A01N37/20
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal, synergistic active substance combinations that comprise known N-aryl-triazoline(thi)ones and known herbicidally effective compounds and/or compounds that improve the tolerability for cultivated plants. The inventive combinations are especially effective in selective weed control in various cultures of cultivated plants.
Patent CA-2389138-A1 (CA)
Title: Microbiological method for producing aromatic aldehydes and/or carboxylic acids
Inventor: HAUER BERNHARD
IPC: C12P7/24
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the step-wise oxidation of aromatic compounds to the corresponding aldehyde and/or carboxylic acid derivatives using genetically engineered microorganisms that express xylol monooxygenase  or alkane monooxygenase.
Patent CA-2391414-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLOCCA MICHAEL A
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: A system for printing postal indicia (58). The system generally comprises a telephone/fax device (50) adapted to print postal indicia (58), and a host data center (20). The host data center (20) is generally adapted to communicate with the telephone/fax device (50) and provide the postal indici a data that can be printed.
Patent CA-2391866-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINER DENISE
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A binder insert with a folder portion and a clip. The folder portion defines at least one ring aperture (30) configured and dimensioned to receive and mount to rings of a binder. The folder portion also has a first sheet defining a clip-mounting aperture and a second sheet facing the first sheet. The clip (50) includes a first and second clip portions resiliently biased toward each other. The clip is mounted to the first sheet through the clip-mounting aperture, and the first and second clip portions are disposed in a clamping position on the exterior of the first and second sheets and compressively engaged against the sheets to bias them against each other.
Patent CA-2394234-A1 (CA)
Title: Indirect temperature compensation process
Inventor: LANOUE JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: H03L1/02
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A temperature compensation technique is disclosed which allows to obtain a compensated clock signal. The temperature compensation technique comprises the use of a thermal model of the oscillator with a temperature sensor in order to accurately compute the oscillator frequency, irrespective of time-variations and rates.
Patent CA-2401993-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUJI HIROYUKI
IPC: A61P7/02
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: Various human monoclonal antibodies that bind to human LOX-X and inhibit the binding of in-vivo LOX-1 ligands to LOX-1 , and the LOX-1-mediated incorporation of the ligands into cells, were obtained by immunizing human antibody-producing transgenic mice (created by genetic engineering) with soluble human oxidized LDL receptor (LOX-1). Furthermore, the human monoclonal antibodies were found to be effective in preventing and treating a variety of diseases.
Patent CA-2403385-A1 (CA)
Title: Hose bending clamp
Inventor: BOZIC DENNIS
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A hose bending clamp (10) is described for holding a hose in a desired bent shape. The clamp (10) includes a coil (14) designed to slip over the outside of a section of hose to be bent. Each of the turns (12) of the coil are designed to constrain the hose so as to inhibit it from spreading or kinking as it is forced into the desired shape. A malleable spine (16) is provided in connection with the coil (14) and is designed to bend with the hose into the desired shape and to hold the shape when released.
Patent CA-2404552-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIU JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A secure communication module is provided for securing communication betwe en a client application and a network service. The secure communication module comprises an authentication identifier provider for providing the client application a  pool of authentication identifiers for use in subsequent communication with the network service, and an authentication identifier validator for checking the validity of an authentication identifiers from the pool of authentication identifiers sent with the subsequent communication.
Patent CA-2406542-A1 (CA)
Title: Swimming pool ladder
Inventor: PETTIT FREDERICK M
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A molded plastic pool ladder of A-frame shape having first and second sides consisting of assembled frame channel rail structures with a ladder slidable between lower and higher positions in one of the frame channel rail structures and movable feet on the bottom of the frame channel rail structures and a platform connected to the frame channel rail structures by a button connection.